DiscoverFounders UnpluggedInside an Angel Investor’s Playbook w/ Jed Ng - Part Two
Inside an Angel Investor’s Playbook w/ Jed Ng - Part Two

Inside an Angel Investor’s Playbook w/ Jed Ng - Part Two

Update: 2025-04-02
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Inside an Angel Investor’s Playbook


In Part Two of my conversation with Jed, we dive deep into how he spots billion-dollar startups, builds investor networks, and navigates the evolving world of angel investing.


We cover:

The key traits of winning startups (and why most founders fail)

How Jed grew a 1,400+ strong investor network

Why venture capital is overrated and what to do instead

How the future of work is shaping the next big opportunities

The biggest fundraising mistakes founders make (and how to fix them)

The untapped opportunity in startup investing right now


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Chapters

00:00 Exploring Current Portfolios and Notable Startups

03:05 Innovative Approaches in Speech-to-Text Technology

06:01 The Rise of Remote Work and Turing's Success

09:13 The Future of Work: Trends and Predictions

11:58 Challenges in Remote Work Management

14:52 The Importance of Investor Education

18:06 Building a Balanced Venture Ecosystem

21:08 Cybersecurity in Remote Work Environments

23:50 The Genesis of Angel School and Its Mission

26:56 Fundamentals for Aspiring Angel Investors

36:03 Understanding Venture Capital Dynamics

39:23 The Importance of Education in Investing

41:47 Motivations Behind Angel Investing

44:51 Future Paths for Angel School

49:35 Common Fundraising Mistakes by Founders

58:20 The Misconceptions of Venture Capital


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Follow Jed on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedng/


Check out Angel School here:

https://www.angelschool.vc/


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Inside an Angel Investor’s Playbook w/ Jed Ng - Part Two

Inside an Angel Investor’s Playbook w/ Jed Ng - Part Two

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